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Neem Tree

Neem Tree

Neem trees are native to the Indian subcontinent and are revered for their medicinal properties. They are known as the "village pharmacy" and have a wide range of uses.

Neem trees are native to the Indian subcontinent and are revered for their medicinal properties. They are known as the "village pharmacy" and have a wide range of uses.

Habitat

Asia

Asia

Asia

Lifespan

100 to 200 Years

100 to 200 Years

100 to 200 Years

Height

15 to 20 Meters

15 to 20 Meters

Leaf Shape

Leaf Shape

Neem tree leaves are compound, with 9 to 15 leaflets arranged alternately along a central stalk. They have a serrated margin and a glossy dark green color.

Neem tree leaves are compound, with 9 to 15 leaflets arranged alternately along a central stalk. They have a serrated margin and a glossy dark green color.

Ecological Role

Ecological Role

Neem trees provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. They are also important for soil stabilization and erosion control in their native ecosystems.

Neem trees provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. They are also important for soil stabilization and erosion control in their native ecosystems.

Cultural Importance

Cultural Importance

Neem trees have cultural significance in Indian traditional medicine, where they are revered as the "village pharmacy" for their many medicinal properties. Neem leaves, bark, seeds, and oil are used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments and promote health and well-being.

Neem trees have cultural significance in Indian traditional medicine, where they are revered as the "village pharmacy" for their many medicinal properties. Neem leaves, bark, seeds, and oil are used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments and promote health and well-being.

Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Neem trees are known for their bitter-tasting leaves, which are often used in cooking and herbal teas for their medicinal properties. Neem oil, extracted from the seeds, is used in cosmetics, soaps, and hair care products for its moisturizing and antibacterial properties.

Neem trees are known for their bitter-tasting leaves, which are often used in cooking and herbal teas for their medicinal properties. Neem oil, extracted from the seeds, is used in cosmetics, soaps, and hair care products for its moisturizing and antibacterial properties.

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